Garlic scapes are a seasonal green that show up in early summer—curly, bright, and bursting with mild garlic flavor. If you’ve ever wondered what to do with garlic scapes, this garlic scape compound butter recipe is the answer. It’s simple to make, endlessly customizable, and the perfect way to highlight fresh herbs and farm flavor.
Try this butter on our lamb sliders or as a topping for roasted veggies from the farm.
Garlic Scape Compound Butter
Equipment
- sharp knife
- 1 cutting board
- 1 medium sized bowl
- 1 stirring spoon
- plastic wrap
Ingredients
- 1 stick softened butter
- 2 garlic scapes
- 1 large handful parsley*
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Wash the garlic and parsley, and dry with a clean towel.
- Chop the scapes and parsley into very small pieces.
- Add the softened butter, chopped scapes, and parsley to the bowl
- Stir well to combine
- Lay out a sheet of plastic wrap, approximately 12" long
- Spoon the butter mixture down the middle of the plastic wrap, making a "log"
- Using the plastic wrap, push the butter together. Roll the plastic wrap to cover the butter completely and tuck the ends under to secure.
- Refrigerate, to allow the butter to solidify.
- Use liberally as vegetable seasoning, garlic bread flavoring, or main dish finishing!
Notes
I used this compound butter to freshen up the last of my 2023 freezer corn
And on toasted hoagie rolls to add some extra flavor to a pork chop sandwich
And as a finishing sauce for my absolutely delicious (and 100% KY shaped) ribeye steak
FAQs
Q: What do garlic scapes taste like?
A: Garlic scapes have a mild garlic flavor with a slightly grassy freshness—perfect for herb butters and pestos.
Q: Can I freeze garlic scape compound butter?
A: Yes! After wrapping in plastic, place the butter in a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
This garlic scape compound butter has quickly become a staple on the farm—from topping steaks and sandwiches to brightening up frozen veggies. If you’re looking for a way to use garlic scapes while they’re in season, give this easy recipe a try. It’s a simple farm-fresh upgrade for almost any meal.
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